The 2.5 inch blade is perfect for sprint racing and flat water marathon where extremely shallow snags are expected. It sheds grass and debris quickly and has plenty of control in conditions less than 1 ft.
This rudder is not meant for control in any kind of surfing action or against any strong breeze and begins to loose effectiveness in waves over 1 foot and has lost most control by 1.5 ft. ', '
');
tips.rud_w_4 = new Array(25,5,'4 inch Weedless Rudder',
'This is our Flat Water Weed Shedding Rudder for clean or grassy conditions under 18 inches and winds of less than 6 knots. The 4 inch blade is perfect for sprint racing and flat water marathon, as well as river racing through shallows. It sheds grass and debris quickly and has plenty of control in conditions less than 1 ft.
This rudder is not meant for control in any kind of surfing action or against any strong breeze and begins to loose effectiveness in waves over 1 foot and has lost most control by 1.5 ft. ', '
');
tips.rud_w_7 = new Array(25,5,'7 inch Weedless Rudder',
'This is our Light to Moderate Weed Shedding Rudder for clean or grassy conditions up to about 3 feet and winds of less than 12 knots. The 7 inch blade has just enough rake angle for shedding eel grass and is just large enough to head out into 3 foot seas.
This rudder is not meant for maximum control in surfing action and begins to loose effectiveness in waves over 3 feet and has lost most control by 4 ft. Remember that swept back rudders loose responsiveness the faster you go. ', '
');
tips.rud_w_8 = new Array(25,5,'8 inch Weedless Rudder',
'This is our Best Blend of Weed Shedding and Surfing Abilities for clean or grassy conditions up to about 8 feet and winds of less than 15 knots. The 8 inch blade has just enough rake angle for shedding most weed and bags and is just large enough to head out into 7 foot seas with plenty of control and none of the twitchiness.
This blade does NOT shed the dreaded eel grass because of a moderate rake angle. This rudder is not meant for maximum control in surfing action and begins to loose effectiveness in waves over 12 feet and has lost most control by 14 ft. Remember that swept back rudders loose responsiveness the faster you go. ', '
');
tips.rud_w_9 = new Array(25,5,'9 inch Weedless Rudder',
'This is our Moderate to Extreme Conditions Weed Shedding Rudder for clean or grassy conditions up to about 10 feet and winds up to 25 knots. The 9 inch blade has just enough rake angle for shedding eel grass and is as large as we dare go with a swept back blade to head out into 9 foot seas with enough control and still shed the dreaded eel grass.
This rudder is not meant for maximum control in surfing action and begins to loose effectiveness in waves over 10 feet and has lost most control by 12 ft. Remember that swept back rudders loose responsiveness the faster you go and this one becomes down right sluggish as you go faster than 8 mph. ', '
');
tips.rud_s_7 = new Array(25,5,'7 inch Surfing Rudder',
'This is our Light to Moderate Conditions Control Rudder for clean conditions up to about 3 feet and winds of less than 15 knots. These high aspect ratio rudders offer super responsiveness at high speeds. The 7 inch surfing rudder is just large enough to head out into 3 foot seas with lots of twitchy responsiveness and plenty of control without excessive drag as found from larger rudders.
This rudder catches all kinds of debris, weeds, grass, plastic bags, fishing lines and it all hangs on forever. This rudder begins to loose effectiveness in waves over 3 feet and has lost most control by 4.5 ft. As you go faster, the craft will respond to every twitch of your foot. ', '
');
tips.rud_s_9 = new Array(25,5,'9 inch Surfing Rudder',
'This is our Extreme Conditions Maximum Control Rudder for clean conditions up to about 15 feet and winds of less than Force 1. Low surface area and a thin knifeing blade translate into minimal drag at high speeds. These high aspect ratio rudders offer super responsiveness at high speeds. The 9 inch surfing rudder is large enough for light and average weight paddlers and craft to head out into 3-15 foot seas with lots of twitchy responsiveness and plenty of control that can't be found in smaller blades.
This rudder catches all kinds of debris, weeds, grass, plastic bags, fishing lines and it all hangs on forever. This rudder begins to loose effectiveness in seas over 15 feet and has lost most control by 20 ft. As you go faster, the craft will respond to every twitch of your foot. ', '
');
tips.rud_s_10 = new Array(25,5,'10 inch Surfing Rudder',
'This is our Extreme Conditions Maximum Control Rudder for clean conditions up to about 20 feet and winds of less than Force 1. High surface area and a thick core blade translate into maximum control at high speeds and during slow stalls. These high aspect ratio rudders offer super responsiveness at all speeds. The 10 inch surfing rudder is large enough for light to heavy weight paddlers and large tandem craft to head out into 3-20 foot seas with lots of twitchy responsiveness and plenty of control that can't be found in smaller blades.
This rudder catches all kinds of debris, weeds, grass, plastic bags, fishing lines and it all hangs on forever. This rudder begins to loose effectiveness in seas over 20 feet and has lost most control by 25 ft. As you go faster, the craft will respond to every twitch of your foot. ', '
');
tips.rud_k_13 = new Array(25,5,'13 inch Kick-Up Rudder',
'This is our Super Ultra Light transom mounted Kickup Rudder for extremely shallow or grassy conditions up to about 8 feet and winds of less than 30mph. The high surface area and a high aspect ratio blade translate into maximum control at high speeds and during slow stalls. It can be interchanged with our through hull rudders in about 55 seconds without any tools. This large rudder offers control for single or tandem craft and it's bungee spring kickup acton allows great weed shedding and rock climbing abilities.
The transom mount location of this rudder may result in loss of contact with water while surfing downhill on extremely tall and steep wind chop. This high aspect ratio rudder will move your craft with every twitch of your foot. ', 'no image'); tips.rudders = new Array(25,5,'HUKI Rudders', 'HUKI Carbon Fiber Rudders for any specific condition. These high quality composite rudders are very durable and interchangable on the fly.
All HUKI Rudders fit in the reinforced throughput slot that is standard on all HUKI boats (with the exception of the kick-up rudder which requires modification of the tail end).', '
');
tips.fin_10 = new Array(25,5,'10 inch Fin',
'Standard 10 inch fin for all HUKI SUP\'s. Made from high quality composite material for durability and lightness. Comes in assorted colors to match color scheme of any HUKI SUP.',
'
');
///////////////////////// OPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS /////////////////////////
tips.opt1 = new Array(25,5,'Self Bailing',
'This is our Vacuum Assisted Cockpit Draining System for fast draining of water from the whole cockpit through the bottom of the footwell or wells through half inch diameter holes that are powered by vacuum generated by a pair of venturies placed in front of the drain holes on the outside of the hull. These venturies are each accommpanied by a venturi dam which produces greater efficiency of vacuum and lesser drag. Self bailing footwells are really a must for warm water paddling. In rough seas and rivers, the cockpit can wash over, so that a bailing system is needed to dispose of the excess weight. A full footwell can empty in 12 seconds while speeding down a wave, an entire cockpit empties in 25 seconds. Two bailers are standard for each cockpit. One or three bailers are sometimes possible.
Quarter Ounce added weight. The self bailing system is chosen by nearly every paddler, but some extreme cold weather paddlers prefer no bailers, and have made spray skirts for their paddle craft.', '
');
tips.opt2 = new Array(25,5,'Kelp Guard',
'This is our Weed Deflecting device for deflecting grass, kelp and debris away from the shoulder of the rudder where it often gets stuck between the blade and the hull.The kelp guard is perfect for nearly all North American waters, offsore and in bays, rivers and most lakes. It redirects grass and debris quickly with very little drag and no inhabition of rudder performance
Quarter Ounce added weight. Kelp Guards are not needed in Hawaii and most of the South Pacific. They offer little deflection from the rudder while in a turn or while the rudder is not aligned with the kelp gard.', '
');
tips.opt3 = new Array(25,5,'Footwell Lock Hole',
'This is our Built in lock attachment location for cables or chains like those commonly used on bicycles to lock your Huki to your roof rack or storage rack, and is only offered on Huki paddle craft. The lock hole can be placed in the footwell divider of all our paddle craft with double footwells. It is a 1.25 inch diameter carbon fiber sealed pipe hole through the divider.The lock hole is so thick and hard that it's easier to cut the cable than to break the cable out of the boat. People often fasten their leash or GPS or other devices to their lock hole while paddling.
4 Ounces added weight. The lock hole has no notable draw backs for having one in each cockpit, but it cannot be installed into single footwells with no divider.', '
');
tips.opt4 = new Array(25,5,'Outer Seam Reinforcement',
'This is our Seam Reinforcement that prevents the seam from splitting due to abuse and hard sudden impacts that would split most racing craft. Made from 1 inch fiberglass tape, similar to the seams on most touring kayaks. We can paint the seam to your preference or we can choose the color appropriate to the color scheme.The reinforcement is great for rental and club abuse, wear and tear. Paddlers who go out through beach breaks and paddle in 12 ft plus seas should have this option. It's also great for collisions with rocks, logs, chase boats and other paddle craft.
1 pound added weight. The reinforcement is not needed by serious offshore and lake racers who know how to take care of their tools. ', 'no image'); tips.opt5 = new Array(25,5,'Slide Track Seat', 'This is our Movable and Adjustable Foam Seat for adjusting the leg length while sitting on the seat, unlike velcro down seats that you must get up off of to adjust.
This seat will slide forward with a scoot of your butt so that you can goose the nose down in surfing situations to keep her pointed down hill while cresting.
4 Ounces added weight. The sliding track car can separate from the foam seat with time and high winds from car topping and you can loose the foam seat pad.', '
');
tips.opt5X = new Array(25,5,'Velcro\'d Foam Seat',
'This is our Removable and Adjustable Foam Seat for adjusting the leg length.',
'
');
tips.opt6 = new Array(25,5,'Wide Seat',
'This is our Wide Seat Bucket for wider hips than usual. Unless requested otherwise, we will outfit your Huki with a standard size seat. If you believe you need a wide seat, you probably do. Sizing is important to comfort during hours and hours of paddling.
No added weight. A loose fitting seat can make a paddle craft feel tippy.', 'no image'); tips.opt7 = new Array(25,5,'Adjustable Footwell', 'We offer two different types of Adjustable Footwells for all Huki Surfskis, including our Tandem Surfskis. We have adjustable double footwells and adjustable Single footwells. Our adjustable single footwell is the sturdiest and most versatile and comfortable to be found in Surfski sport. Our adjustable double footwell is an improved version of sliding heel base mechanisms that originated from a few different California designs.
Adjustable Footwells allow you to change the leg length to acheive greater comfort. Sometimes you might paddle in thick neoprene shorts and booties and other times you might paddle bare foot wearing thin swim trunks. Resale is easier if the cockpit can be adjusted to almost anyone.
Adjustable footwells have lots of room for big calves, ankles, feet and GEAR storage, but they also have lots of room for water and they weigh more than custom fitted footwells. ', '
');
tips.opt8 = new Array(25,5,'Foot Straps',
'This is our Padded Webbing Foot Strap for holding your feet down in the well in tossing seas. Solidly attached, the two inch webbing straps are fastened by compression straps, screwed down into anchor points.The footstraps can be used with your feet to pull yourself back into position should you float out of the cockpit. Straps also provide a non-slip hand hold when a wet boat is hard to keep hold of.
2 Ounces added weight. Footstraps can get in the way of your feet during remount, causing you to raise your knees up high to get your feet under them.', '
');
tips.opt9 = new Array(25,5,'Gull Wing',
'This is our Gull Wing Stabilization System for making even the most narrow surfski or kayak, the most stable. The Huki Gull Wing is perfect for Novice and Intermediate paddlers who want to make progress in rough water at a faster rate than other paddlers on wingless paddle craft.The Huki Gull Wing will stop you from rolling at the last moment and will make it possible to remount a narrow surfski in rough water. It will allow you to paddle full on hard without any brace strokes or stopping your stroke for throwing a brace.
8 pounds added weight. The Gull Wing won't make you faster, it just makes it possible for you to go. The added weight will slow most advanced paddlers who don't need additional stability. The Gull Wing is available in Vacd Fiberglass.', '
');
tips.opt10 = new Array(25,5,'Emergency Steering Device',
'This is for Emergency Steering during Cable Failure. In the event of a cable break, the paddler can swim back to the tail of the Huki and hook a tight bungee cord to the one cable that hasn't broken to steer with only one pedal.This is a good backup plan for one common situation that could otherwise make a very bad day for you.
2 Ounces added weight. There is little control to be found with this system is high seas and high winds, but the little bit of something is better than nothing.', '
');
tips.opt11a = new Array(25,5,'Custom Fitted Single Footwell',
'This is for paddlers who would like toGrip the craft from the bow and stern with rubber grip handles that are screwed down into anchors embedded near the tips of each end of the craft. Perfect for portages and for a last grabbing point near the ends, and is great for a tie spot for bow or stern lines.
Each handle and its anchors weigh about 6 or 7 ounces, two handles adding nearly a pound. ', '
');
tips.opt11b = new Array(25,5,'Custom Fitted Double Footwell',
'This is for paddlers who would like toGrip the craft from the bow and stern with rubber grip handles that are screwed down into anchors embedded near the tips of each end of the craft. Perfect for portages and for a last grabbing point near the ends, and is great for a tie spot for bow or stern lines.
Each handle and its anchors weigh about 6 or 7 ounces, two handles adding nearly a pound. ', '
');
tips.opt12 = new Array(25,5,'End Handles',
'This is for paddlers who would like toGrip the craft from the bow and stern with rubber grip handles that are screwed down into anchors embedded near the tips of each end of the craft. Perfect for portages and for a last grabbing point near the ends, and is great for a tie spot for bow or stern lines.
Each handle and its anchors weigh about 6 or 7 ounces, two handles adding nearly a pound. ', 'no image'); tips.opt13 = new Array(25,5,'Side Handles', 'This is for paddlers who would like toGrip the craft at the cockpit with rubber grip handles that are screwed down into anchors embedded in the gunwales along the mid cockpit.
Perfect for portages and for a grabbing point during remounting in rough water.
Each handle and its anchors weigh about 6 or 7 ounces, two handles adding nearly a pound. Some paddlers get bruised from handles snagging their skin during remounts. ', 'no image'); tips.opt14a = new Array(25,5,'Front Steering Station', 'This is for paddlers who would like a little pizzaz from Printed Inlays and Multi Color Graphics and Fades and Clear Coatings showing Structural Materials like Carbon Fiber anywhere on the decks above the seam. We can place a Printed Cloth in the Huki where ever you like or can expose Carbon Fiber cloth if you're ordering a Huki with a Carbon outer skin. Use our Online Design Tool to create unique graphics.
Bright and unique appearance can provide a serious degree of safety when a description of your Huki goes out over the radio to searchers. Other paddlers will recognize you from a distance.
2 Ounces to 4-5 Pounds added weight depending on size. Printed Cloth Inlays are heavy, each square foot adding about 4 Ounces. Clear Carbon is the lightest surface, but it gets extremely hot in the sun, as do dark blues, reds and greens. ', 'no image'); tips.opt14b = new Array(25,5,'Rear Steering Station', 'This is for paddlers who would like a little pizzaz from Printed Inlays and Multi Color Graphics and Fades and Clear Coatings showing Structural Materials like Carbon Fiber anywhere on the decks above the seam. We can place a Printed Cloth in the Huki where ever you like or can expose Carbon Fiber cloth if you're ordering a Huki with a Carbon outer skin. Use our Online Design Tool to create unique graphics.
Bright and unique appearance can provide a serious degree of safety when a description of your Huki goes out over the radio to searchers. Other paddlers will recognize you from a distance.
2 Ounces to 4-5 Pounds added weight depending on size. Printed Cloth Inlays are heavy, each square foot adding about 4 Ounces. Clear Carbon is the lightest surface, but it gets extremely hot in the sun, as do dark blues, reds and greens. ', 'no image'); tips.opt15 = new Array(25,5,'Dual Steering', 'This is for paddlers who would like a little more pizzaz from Printed Inlays and Multi Color Graphics and Fades and Clear Coatings showing Structural Materials like Carbon Fiber everywhere, all over the decks and hull. We can place a Printed Cloth in the Huki where ever you like or can expose Carbon Fiber cloth if you're ordering a Huki with a Carbon outer skin. Use our Online Design Tool to create unique graphics.
Bright and unique appearance can provide a serious degree of safety when a description of your Huki goes out over the radio to searchers. Other paddlers will recognize you from a distance.
2 Ounces to 4-5 Pounds added weight depending on size. Printed Cloth Inlays are heavy, each square foot adding about 4 Ounces. Clear Carbon is the lightest surface, but it gets extremely hot in the sun, as do dark blues, reds and greens. ', 'no image'); tips.opt16 = new Array(25,5,'Custom Fitted Single Footwell', 'This is for paddlers who would like the cockpit Custom sized to their leg length without any divider between the feet so that there is no other room for water to gather in large unused footwell space and less surface area and hardware to avoid weight of material.
Perfect sizing results in a lightest possible surfski and no miss adjustments. With the feet close together and low in the bilge, maximum balasting is possible.
Feet together works for some people, but others prefer having a divider between their feet to gain stability. ', 'no image'); tips.opt17 = new Array(25,5,'Custom Fitted Double Footwell', 'This is for paddlers who would like the cockpit Custom sized to their leg length with a divider separating the feet so that there is no other room for water to gather in large unused footwell space and less surface area and hardware to avoid weight of material.
Perfect sizing results in a lightest possible surfski and no miss adjustments. With the feet separated by a little over an inch and low in the bilge, pressing the heels against the divider and against the outer walls can provide stability control.
Feet apart works for some people, but others prefer having their feet together to gain stability and control. ', 'no image'); tips.opt18 = new Array(25,5,'Custom Fitted Seat', 'This is for paddlers who would like the cockpit Custom sized to their leg length so that there is no other room for water to gather in large unused footwell space and less surface area and hardware to avoid weight of material.
Perfect sizing results in a lightest possible outrigger canoe and no miss adjustments. With the feet separated by a little over an inch and low in the bilge, pressing the heels against the divider and against the outer walls can provide stability control.
', '
');
tips.opt19 = new Array(25,5,'Custom Fitted Seat',
'This is for paddlers who would like the cockpit Custom sized to their leg length so that there is no other room for water to gather in large unused footwell space and less surface area and hardware to avoid weight of material. Perfect sizing results in a lightest possible outrigger canoe and no miss adjustments. With the feet separated by a little over an inch and low in the bilge, pressing the heels against the divider and against the outer walls can provide stability control.
', '
');
tips.opt20 = new Array(25,5,'Tandem Custom Fitted Seats',
'This is for paddlers who would like the cockpit Custom sized to their leg length so that there is no other room for water to gather in large unused footwell space and less surface area and hardware to avoid weight of material. Perfect sizing results in a lightest possible outrigger canoe and no miss adjustments. With the feet separated by a little over an inch and low in the bilge, pressing the heels against the divider and against the outer walls can provide stability control.
', '
');
/////////////////////// ACCESSORIES TT DESCRIPTIONS ///////////////////
tips.acc1 = new Array(25,5,'Leash',
'For your your safety and security, convertable Leg Leash or Paddle Leash to keep your Huki from being separated from you. Tightly coiled 7ft cord (1ft long coil) attached to a large padded velcro enclosure at one end for ankle or calf and a small velcro enclosure at the other end for paddle shaft. Huki was the first to manufacture a leash specially for Outrigger Canoes and Surfskis, borrowing and adapting components used in leashes meant for surfboards.
A top notch and well maintained and well attached leash is a MUST in any kind of weather and water condition. NEVER paddle without one. Eventually, it will save your life...a couple times over. Read more about our leash in the Ideas section of our website', '
');
tips.acc2 = new Array(25,5,'Strap-On Foam Ground Cradle Set',
'These are Soft Foam Cradles that attach to your Paddle Craft with velcro straps so that as you carry your paddle craft around with these attached at either end, you will always find a soft place to set her down on. These cradles are all foam so you can toss them into your car without breaking anything. There is nothing else like them in the world and so nothing that compares.
The four piece set weighs less than a Pound. They are light, so they can blow away if left unattended. ', '
');
tips.acc3 = new Array(25,5,'Canvas Cover Set',
'Manufactured in California for Huki, these heavy duty Full length Zipperered Canvas Cover Sets completely block out sun and rain. One Cover for main canoe or surfski, one zippered cover for ama if you have one and capable of covering the canoe and ama while rigged. Thick and heavy to ensure longevity of the finsih and resins in your Huki. You can rig you canoe with the covers in place.
Each main cover has a detachable and replaceable road flag. ', '
');
tips.acc4 = new Array(25,5,'Huki Road Flag',
'Invented by Huki, this unique safety Road Flag attaches in seconds by slipping over the tail of your paddle craft and strings around your rudder or rudder nut. Meant to signal over hanging loads, the Huki Road Flag is also great looking.
Fits any racing paddle craft with a rudder. ', '
');
tips.acc5 = new Array(25,5,'Cartop Foam cradle Set',
'Adjustable width to fit any racing paddle craft, these Foam Cradles for Car Top Racks will fit Yakima round bars and Thule rectangle bars. and will cradle your paddle craft right side up, and can be adjusted to fit the hull at almost any point along the hull.
These cradles don't fit oval, foil bars and don't fit contractor's racks. ', '
');
tips.acc6 = new Array(25,5,'Foam Saddle Adapter Set',
'These soft self adhesive Foam Cradle and Saddle Adapters fit the Yakima Mako Cradles. They pad the hard surface so as to also form fit your racing hull.
These soft closed cell foam pads will last through years of exposure. ', ''); tips.acc7 = new Array(25,5,'Foam footwell filler kit', 'This is our Adjustable footwell filler kit for taking up excess room in the footwell in front of the adjustable heel plate in the single footwell.
The foam filler kit takes up all the empty space in front of the heel plate all the way up to the top of the gunwales so that there is absolutely no room for water to collect. If you are under 5ft 6in tall (under 6ft 3in), you can fill up a lot of unused space where water could fill on the starting line and if you take some water in a steep crest.
Minimum 4 Ounces - Maximum 1 Pound added weight depending on your height. Paddlers above 6ft 4in see a little benefit. ', ''); tips.acc8 = new Array(25,5,'Boat lock and Security Cable', 'This Boat Lock and security cable is great for locking your Huki to your roof rack or storage rack through the built in lock hole in your footwell divider.
.
. ', '
');
tips.acc9 = new Array(25,5,'Carbon Canoe Paddle',
'Super Ultra Light All Carbon Canoe Paddle made by Zaveral Racing Equipment in the USA. Can be sized to any length. The 9.5 inch wide blade grips tight to the water.
. ', ''); tips.acc10 = new Array(25,5,'Carbon Wing Blade', 'Super Ultra Light All Carbon kayak Paddle None in stock at this time.
Mid size Wing is perfect for marathon and sprints, as well as river racing.
. ', ''); tips.acc11 = new Array(25,5,'Surfski Canvas Cover', 'Super Ultra Light All Carbon kayak Paddle None in stock at this time.
Mid size Wing is perfect for marathon and sprints, as well as river racing.
. ', '
');
tips.acc12 = new Array(25,5,'Tandem Surfski Canvas Cover',
'Super Ultra Light All Carbon kayak Paddle None in stock at this time. Mid size Wing is perfect for marathon and sprints, as well as river racing.
. ', '
');
tips.acc13 = new Array(25,5,'OC-1 Canvas Cover',
'Super Ultra Light All Carbon kayak Paddle None in stock at this time. Mid size Wing is perfect for marathon and sprints, as well as river racing.
. ', '
');
tips.acc14 = new Array(25,5,'OC-2 Canvas Cover',
'Super Ultra Light All Carbon kayak Paddle None in stock at this time. Mid size Wing is perfect for marathon and sprints, as well as river racing.
. ', '
');
/////////////////////// BUNGEE TT DESCRIPTIONS ///////////////////
tips.bng1 = new Array(25,5,'Rear Bungee Behind Seat',
'For holding down loose gear, we epoxy mount Six Plastic Bungee Loops and string them with 3/16 inch Bungee in a double criss-cross pattern directly behind the seat in an area approximately 16 inches by 16 inches. The bungee loops are low profile so they don't snag onto you.
The six point bungee cord system has proven more effective than four points. Reaching behind your seat in rough water isn't as easy as you might think. ', '
');
tips.bng2 = new Array(25,5,'Mid Bungee in Front of Seat',
'For holding down loose gear, we epoxy mount Six Plastic Bungee Loops and string them with 3/16 inch Bungee in a double criss-cross pattern directly in front of the seat in an area approximately 9 inches by 13 inches on the flat slope that runs down to the footwell or wells. This is a great place for keeping your water bladder system so you can reach it, manipulate it and see what your doing.
. ', '
');
tips.bng3 = new Array(25,5,'Front Bungee in Front of Pedals',
'For holding down loose gear, we epoxy mount Six Plastic Bungee Loops in front of the seat and string them with 3/16 inch Bungee in a double criss-cross pattern directly under the paddler's knees in an area approximately 9 inches by 13 inches on the flat slope that runs down to the footwell or wells. This is a great place for keeping your water bladder system so you can reach it, manipulate it and see what your doing.
');
tips.bng4 = new Array(25,5,'Special Bungee',
'This is your Custom Bungee Configuration and Location where you get to describe where and how you want your bungee set strung. 
');
tips.stw2 = new Array(25,5,'Mid Stow Hatch in Front of Seat',
'You can choose three different sizes of Hatch with Fat Bag for the flat panel in front of the seat These hatch lids unscrew to reveal a removable stow bag inside the boat. 
');
tips.stw3 = new Array(25,5,'Forward Stow Hatch in Front of Pedals',
'You can choose three different sizes of Hatch in front of the steering pedals These hatch lids unscrew to reveal a removable stow bag inside the boat. 
');
tips.stw4 = new Array(25,5,'Special Stow Hatch',
'You can specify a special type of Hatch and a Special location. These very specially custom applications must be reviewed by me before approval. 
');
tips.app_deck = new Array(25,5,'Custom Deck Appearance',
'Custom deck designs can consist of multi colored graphic schemes designed by HUKI with many to choose from. Fabric inlays can also fused in during the construction process in order to span the life of the boat.',
'
');
tips.app_full = new Array(25,5,'Custom Full Appearance',
'Custom full boat designs can consist of multi colored graphic schemes designed by HUKI with many to choose from. Fabric inlays can also fused in during the construction process in order to span the life of the boat but be advised that fabric inlays are only to be installed on the deck portion of the boat.',
'
');
////////////////////// SKILL TT DESCRIPTIONS ///////////////////
tips.skl1 = new Array(25,5,'Beginner',
'Let us know if you fit the catagory of Novice paddler with little or no experience in paddling of any sort. Perhaps, you've gone paddling several times per year in recreational craft, but haven't been paddling in a long and narrow racing craft. 
',
'');
tips.wingKP02 = new Array(25,5,'Katherine Outside the Gate',
'
',
'');
tips.wingS201 = new Array(25,5,'S2 with Gull Wing',
'
',
'');
tips.wingS202 = new Array(25,5,'S2 with Gull Wing',
'
',
'');
tips.wingS203 = new Array(25,5,'S2 with Gull Wing',
'
',
'');
tips.wingS204 = new Array(25,5,'S2 with Gull Wing',
'
',
'');
tips.wingS205 = new Array(25,5,'S2 with Gull Wing',
'
',
'');
tips.wingS206 = new Array(25,5,'S2 with Gull Wing',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xBandAction1 = new Array(25,5,'Jude on the Bay',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xBandAction2 = new Array(25,5,'Jude on the Bay',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xBandAction3 = new Array(25,5,'Jude on the Bay',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xBandAction4 = new Array(25,5,'Jude on the Bay',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xBandAction5 = new Array(25,5,'Jude on the Bay',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xBandAction6 = new Array(25,5,'Jude on the Bay',
'
',
'');
tips.ttv1xMikeGerbing = new Array(25,5,'Mike Gerbing Outside the Gate',
'
',
'');
tips.ttcarter_surf1 = new Array(25,5,'Carter & Sally',
'
',
'');
tips.ttcarter_surf2 = new Array(25,5,'Carter & Sally',
'
',
'');
tips.ttcarter_surf3 = new Array(25,5,'Carter & Sally',
'
',
'');
tips.ttcarter_surf4 = new Array(25,5,'Sally',
'
',
'');
tips.ttMaui06102 = new Array(25,5,'Dave Jensen in Maui',
'
',
'');
tips.ttMaui06079 = new Array(25,5,'Dave Jensen in Maui',
'
',
'');
tips.ttCatalinaChallenge06070 = new Array(25,5,'Craig Tanner and Chris Stout in Catalina',
'
',
'');
tips.ttMaui06100 = new Array(25,5,'Dave Jensen in Maui',
'
',
'');
tips.ttCatalinaChallenge06012 = new Array(25,5,'Chris Stout in Catalina',
'
',
'');
tips.tt2006EppiesGreatRace = new Array(25,5,'Dan and Craig in Eppies',
'
',
'');
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// Finally, you can set some optional properties to customise the behavious of this object.
//
// How much of a delay do you want between pointing and action? Defaults are:
//showDelay = 50;
//hideDelay = 200;
//
// False will hide tips instantaneously. Fading only works under IE/Win and NS6+.
//doFades = false;
// You can change the minimum and maximum opacity percentages, defaults:
//minAlpha = 0;
//maxAlpha = 100;
//
// How fast the transparency changes (between 1 and 100), higher means faster fades.
//fadeInSpeed = 20;
//fadeOutSpeed = 20;
//
// Tip stickiness, from 0 to 1, defines how readily the tip follows the cursor. 1 means it
// follows it perfectly (the default), 0 is a static tip, and decimals are 'floating' tips.
//tipStick = 0.2;
//
// IE 5.5+ select box fix. This will enable tips to appear over